salaryRent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,560 a year. That is $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 93 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Stonecrest?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Stonecrest
| Size | Stonecrest | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,564 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,295 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,720 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,762 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,915 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Stonecrest overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Stonecrest, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Stonecrest
Life in Stonecrest
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Stonecrest?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $24 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $243,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,350 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Stonecrest, GA?
Renting in Stonecrest costs a median of about $1,714 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Stonecrest?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,560 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Stonecrest cheap or expensive?
Stonecrest is rated OK: rent takes 29.5% of the typical household income of $69,661. It ranks 93rd cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Stonecrest?
The median homeowner in Stonecrest pays $2,279 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.
Is Stonecrest more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Stonecrest?
The median home value in Stonecrest is $243,500, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
60,501 people live in Stonecrest. Numbers are typical (middle) values.